Assistant Controller

As an Assistant Controller, you’ll play a key role in supporting the financial health and operational success of our plant. You’ll work closely with the Controller to oversee daily accounting activities, prepare accurate financial reports, and contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts. In this role, you’ll collaborate across departments to resolve invoicing issues, support inventory accuracy, and ensure timely vendor and customer transactions. You’ll also have the opportunity to guide and train team members, drive process improvements, and partner with both plant teams and our corporate office to keep operations aligned and compliant. This is a hands-on role where your attention to detail and problem-solving skills will directly impact the efficiency and accuracy of our financial processes.

Pay Range: Up to $75,000 annually, depending on experience, plus eligibility for monthly performance bonuses.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Controller in managing daily accounting activities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, inventory, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Prepare, review, and submit daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports, including plant-level P&L statements.
• Support monthly financial statement processing, budgeting, forecasting, and participation in weekly forecast meetings.
• Post and review journal entries and verify general ledger accuracy.
• Provide support to the accounting specialist and collaborate with staff across sales, customer service, shipping, and operations to ensure timely payments, invoicing accuracy, and resolution of customer credit memos.
• Oversee month-end inventory reconciliations and support operations with corrections when needed.
• Provide guidance and training to accounting and plant staff to ensure alignment with financial processes.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to strengthen accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with both plant teams and the corporate office to maintain alignment and compliance.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
• 2+ years of experience in a similar accounting role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Excel skills; SAP proficiency preferred.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong communicator who is comfortable working across teams and in a plant environment.
• Ethical, dependable, and motivated to continuously learn and grow.

What to Expect on the Job

This is a plant-based accounting role where most work is office-based, but you’ll occasionally visit the production floor to support operations and collaborate with the plant staff. You may encounter typical plant conditions, including noise, temperature changes, and the need for PPE. The role involves some walking, bending, and occasional lifting of items up to 25 pounds.

What We Offer

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the personal and professional needs of you and your family. Among the benefits available to eligible team members are:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Healthy lifestyle programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-the-job training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid childbearing and parental leave

Qualifications

Pratt Industries is proud to continue the legacy of serving the Oklahoma City community started by Love Box in 1954. At our Pratt Oklahoma City corrugating location, we employ 150 employees and continue to grow.

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